Community Gardening Event Scheduled May 11 in Deerfield

Gardening and landscape experts will answer questions, and plants will be available for purchase at a community plant sale/swap at the First Presbyterian Church in Deerfield, May 11

Gardening and landscape experts will answer questions, and plants will be available for purchase at a community plant sale/swap at the First Presbyterian Church in Deerfield, May 11 (Posted By Helen Kuhl, Community Contributor)

The First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield will celebrate the arrival of spring by hosting a community plant sale and swap on Saturday, May 11. The event will take place from 8 to 2 in the west church parking lot, located at 824 Waukegan Road in downtown Deerfield. There will be free activities for adults and kids alike.

All Deerfield and neighboring community residents are invited to attend. Those who have plants or bulbs to split can bring them to share or swap with others. There also will be a variety of ground plants and flowers available for purchase from Beeson’s Nursery (just in time for Mother’s Day). In addition, an expert from Beeson’s will be on hand to answer gardening and landscape questions.

For the kids, the Chicago Botanic Garden will conduct an interactive “search the compost” activity from noon to 2. Children will be able to dig in and discover some surprises while learning about the value of composting.

This activity is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church to introduce the church to residents in neighboring communities. Local residents are welcome to stop by. The church hopes new friendships and awareness about FPCD will “blossom” in its community.